- Client-Centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Mark
Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of practice as an LMFT. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and other challenges such as grief, addictions, and coping with life changes.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what someone is struggling with, then helps identify concrete steps that can reduce reactivity and improve communication. He uses talk-based work alongside behavioral strategies to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
His background includes a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California State University East Bay and several years working across community and clinical settings. That experience shaped his focus on everyday struggles like work stress, parenting strain, and relationship conflict.
In sessions he often blends Client-Centered techniques with Cognitive Behavioral approaches and mindfulness tools. That means he will explore how thoughts, behaviors, and attention interact, and practice skills to shift them in real life.
He also uses existential perspectives and hypnotherapy when those fit a person’s goals. Those methods are introduced as options to consider rather than fixed prescriptions. The aim is to help people gain clearer choices about how they respond, and to build patterns that feel more manageable over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to a person. Online sessions using this approach are often used to clarify goals, talk through triggers, and track what feels most helpful day to day.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, practicing alternative responses, and assigning small behavioral experiments between meetings to test what changes.
Mindfulness-based tools teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These are easy to practice during and between sessions and can help with anger, stress, and anxiety.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. He will adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full-length session is not needed. It can also let people try practices in real time and bring examples from their day into the conversation.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, and addictions.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward talk and practical skills. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, shifting thoughts, and trying new behaviors.
What is his clinical experience?
He holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California State University East Bay and has seven years as an LMFT.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.